At least 20% of New Zealanders are believed to be neurodivergent, but there is very little awareness, understanding and support for people... more
OCD is largely thought of as an aversion to germs and excessive hand washing, but it’s far more complicated than... more
Dyslexia is still thought of a problem with reading and writing but that’s just a small part of the picture; those... more
Neurodivergent people respond to the environment in unique ways. Occasionally, if their nervous systems are overwhelmed, the body responds by going... more
Although we think of ADHD as being a mostly male condition, it is just as prevalent in females. However, the... more
In this episode we continue looking at whether our education system is meeting the needs of neurodivergent children. We ask:... more
In Aotearoa, we pride ourselves on our inclusive education system. But is that really the experience for kids who are... more
There is growing awareness and acceptance of neurodivergent profiles like ADHD, autism and dyslexia. But even with a diagnosis, accommodations... more
Getting a diagnosis is complicated, and not just because of the long waiting lists. There is so much to consider:... more
Trying to navigate the health and education systems is one of the biggest challenges for parents of neurodivergent kids. Where... more
There are 8 billion brains in the world...and they are 8 billion unique brains. We’re all different. So why are... more